CEC's source for special education policy news

07/02/2014

USDOE to Host Conference Call on 7/3 to Discuss New Competition for TA Center on Transition to Postsecondary Education & Employment for Students with Disabilities

Today, the U.S. Department of Education released information inviting applications for a new award to establish and operate a National Technical Assistance Center on Improving Transition to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students with Disabilities.

The Center will assist State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), State vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and other VR service providers to implement evidence-based and promising practices and strategies to ensure that students with disabilities, including those with significant disabilities, graduate from high school with the knowledge, skills, and supports needed for success in postsecondary education and employment.

The Department intends to fund one project for $2.5 million a year for 5 years. The deadline for submitting completed applications is Monday, August 18, 2014.

The Department will host an informational teleconference for applicants to review the application and ask questions on July 3, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The Conference Number is 1-877 512 6886 and the Conference ID is 8613019655. The teleconference can also be accessed at the following URL: http://tadnet.adobeconnect.com/osep/ Please contact Marlene Simon-Burroughs, 202-245-7525 or marlene.simon-burroughs@ed.gov on July 2, 2014 but no later than 12:00 p.m. EDT on the day of the teleconference to request a copy of the materials that will be presented during the call.

Comments

USDOE to Host Conference Call on 7/3 to Discuss New Competition for TA Center on Transition to Postsecondary Education & Employment for Students with Disabilities

Today, the U.S. Department of Education released information inviting applications for a new award to establish and operate a National Technical Assistance Center on Improving Transition to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students with Disabilities.

The Center will assist State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), State vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and other VR service providers to implement evidence-based and promising practices and strategies to ensure that students with disabilities, including those with significant disabilities, graduate from high school with the knowledge, skills, and supports needed for success in postsecondary education and employment.

The Department intends to fund one project for $2.5 million a year for 5 years. The deadline for submitting completed applications is Monday, August 18, 2014.

The Department will host an informational teleconference for applicants to review the application and ask questions on July 3, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The Conference Number is 1-877 512 6886 and the Conference ID is 8613019655. The teleconference can also be accessed at the following URL: http://tadnet.adobeconnect.com/osep/ Please contact Marlene Simon-Burroughs, 202-245-7525 or marlene.simon-burroughs@ed.gov on July 2, 2014 but no later than 12:00 p.m. EDT on the day of the teleconference to request a copy of the materials that will be presented during the call.